A10-5700 vs Athlon PRO 3045B
A10-5700
Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-5700 is positioned at rank 448 and the Athlon PRO 3045B is on rank 1177, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 3045B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5700 | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Dali (2020−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5700 | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-5700 and Athlon PRO 3045B
A10-5700
The A10-5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Athlon PRO 3045B
The Athlon PRO 3045B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Dali (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,770 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A10-5700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon PRO 3045B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-5700 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 3045B — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A10-5700 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses Dali (2020−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5700 scores 2,747 against the Athlon PRO 3045B's 2,770 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon PRO 3045B. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5700 vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 3045B.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+48% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Dali (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,747 | 2,770 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5700 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon PRO 3045B uses FP5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A10-5700 versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon PRO 3045B — the A10-5700 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5700 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-5700) vs 8 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — the A10-5700 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A10-5700) and AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 3045B).
| Feature | A10-5700 | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+46550% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 32 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A10-5700) / not specified (Athlon PRO 3045B). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5700) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 3045B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Athlon PRO 3045B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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